Loyola Marymount University Athletics

2024 (Sophomore) 
Appeared in 16 matches, starting 11 … Played 1,055 total minutes as a versatile presence on the back line and in the midfield … Scored 2 goals and recorded 1 assist … Netted his first LMU goal at Cal State Fullerton (09/13/24) … Followed it up with the game-winning goal at Grand Canyon (09/23/24) … Registered first collegiate assist in 1-1 draw at Saint Mary’s (10/05/24) … Season-high 3 shots vs. California Baptist (09/20/24) … Played the full 90 in five matches, including back-to-back conference road games at Washington and Santa Clara.

PRIOR TO LMU
Transferred from Collin College, where he attended from 2022 to 2024 … Graduated with an associate’s degree in May 2024.

CLUB
Played for Tormenta FC from 2016–2021 and FC Dallas from 2021–2024 … Competed in high-level youth competition, including MLS Next events.

PERSONAL
From Savannah, Georgia … Son of Oluwaseyi and Ihklas Nieves … Mother was a cross country and basketball student-athlete at Life University … Has two siblings, Ian and Isabella … Majoring in Psychology.

WHY LMU?
Chose LMU for its prestigious academic environment, competitive athletics, and the opportunity to grow both as a player and a person.